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THINK PINK

Bronzed glam has been the go-to summer look for years, but shades of pink are switching things up this season. From statement lips and pretty eyeshadow to neon eyeliner and feminine blush, make-up artist Nicole Aquilina and The House of Wellness beauty expert Jade Kisnorbo share their tips on how to embrace the trend.

Getting that sun-kissed glow

A pink statement lip is the ultimate summer look, especially when paired with a bronzed, glowy base. According to Nicole, contouring isn’t necessary to achieve a glamorous bronzed effect.

“I’m not huge on contouring and I rarely contour my clients. If they ask for a more chiselled look, I’ll use the bronzer to help add that definition because bronzer can also add shape to the face,” she says.

“The key to a bronzed look comes down to picking the right bronzer undertone for your skin. Finding the right shade that doesn’t sit too orange helps to create that natural sun-kissed glow. Also, it’s actually better to pick a product that isn’t too pigmented — one that you can build up so that it blends seamlessly into the skin and not look muddy.”

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The power of perfect blush

Blush might seem like a straightforward product, but how it’s placed can either lift the face or drag your features down, so it’s good to know how to apply it. “Pink is feminine, healthy and flattering when applied correctly,” Jade says. “Not everyone is a pink lip beauty lover but when (pink is) pressed in with a cream product to the cheeks, I really feel it finishes so many gorgeous beauty looks.” Nicole says one of her favourite ways to introduce pink into make-up is with blush. “Don’t be scared of pink blush,” she says. “While ’80s draping (using blush to contour the face) is trending at the moment, a lighter application on the cheek creates a far more subtle effect.”

Foundations and heavier make-up can drown out features and make your face look flat, so using blush helps to bring life back to your face by mimicking natural flushing.

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A different kind of pink eye

Pink eyeshadow might seem like a bad idea for obvious reasons, but no, it won’t make you look like you have pink eye or bloodshot eyes (but some antiredness eye drops can’t hurt).

“One way to modernise and lift the mood with your make-up is with a graphic eyeliner, and pink in particular is one of the most flattering colours for all eyes, whether they are brown, green or blue,” Jade says.

Nicole says a nice way to introduce pink into your makeup, if not for a little blush, is a pink cream eyeshadow.

“It doesn’t have to be a bright pink either. For a more subtle take on the trend, a nice rosegold eyeshadow can appear pink enough. Swipe it on with the finger and you’re good to go.”

YOU CHEEKY THING L’Oreal True Match Blush 120 Sandlewood Pink, $21.99; Thin Lizzy Blending Sponge V2 Small Pink, $10.99 (online only) FACE VALUE Revlon PhotoReady Rose Glow Face Gloss, $24.99; Revlon PhotoReady Rose Glow Primer, $25.49

NAIL IT Revlon Ultra HD Snap! Nail Polish Think Pink, $9.99; Essie Nail Polish Big Spender 33, $12.49 (online only)

EYES RIGHT Rimmel Magnif’Eyes Eye Contouring Palette Crimson, $19.99; Rimmel Wonder’Cloud Eyeshadow 006 Misty Mauve, $14.99; L’Oreal Color Queen Mono Eye Shadow 26 Stunner, $11.49; Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Eyeshadow High Flyer, $9.99

RISE AND SHINE Covergirl Exhibitionist Lip Gloss Gurrrlll 210 3.8ml, $13.99; Revlon Super Lustrous The Gloss Pink Obsessed, $20.99; Revlon Kiss Glow Lip Oil Proud To Be Pink, $16.49; Nude by Nature Moisture Shine Lipstick 09 Rosewood, $19.49 (online only)

DOUBLE DUTY Flower Gel Crush Lip & Cheek Strawberry Crush, $9.99

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